Georgia DUI License Suspension 10-Day Rule

Warning to Georgia drivers: you can be subject to an immediate suspension of your driving privileges if you fail to request an administrative hearing within 10 business days of your driving under the influence (DUI) arrest. Correctly completing the necessary paperwork to appeal your license suspension can be difficult, and hiring an expert defense attorney is recommended to ensure you follow the Georgia DUI license suspension 10-day rule.

Whether you took the breathalyzer test and had a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit or you refused the test altogether, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) has the authority to suspend your driver’s license 30 days after your drunk-driving arrest. Please note that this suspension may occur even before you set foot in criminal court to fight your DUI charges.

After a Georgia DUI arrest, the officer will provide you with one copy of the DS-1205 form and send the other to the DDS. This form explains the Georgia DUI license suspension 10-day rule and serves as a temporary driving permit while your case is pending.

The administrative penalty for a first DUI offense is one year, though you may be eligible for a limited permit. This penalty is increased for habitual offenders: three years for a second offense and five years for a third offense. Habitual offenders are also subject to a “hard suspension,” which means that a limited permit is not available for a certain period of time.

An experienced DUI defense lawyer can submit a license appeal letter on your behalf and obtain proof that it was submitted before the 10-day deadline lapsed. He can also represent you during the DDS hearing to contest your suspension. At this hearing, attorney will have a chance to speak with the arresting officer before the criminal trial. And, if the officer fails to appear, there is a 90% chance that the prosecuting attorney will not oppose your request to retain your driving privileges.

If you are facing an administrative license suspension, please contact Attorney Cory Yager as soon as possible. Mr. Yager will ensure you meet the tight deadline and fight for your license. And, as a client, he offers this service absolutely FREE.

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